Occupied America: A History of Chicanos by – Powell’s Books

Rodolfo Acuña Authored by Rodolfo Acuña, one of the most influential and highly-regarded scholars of Chicano history and Ethnic Studies, Occupied America is the leading textbook for Chicano history courses. Beginning with the Mesoamerican civilizations before the 1519 Spanish invitation, continuing through Mexico’s conquests as a developing nation, and ending with an examination of issues of immigration, labor, education, and equality during the last 100 years, this text serves as an ideal foundation for understanding and analyzing Chicano history. This extensively researched and passionately written text not only covers the major developments and incidents in Mexican history, but also explores the complicating factors of race, gender and class in forming Chicano identity. New to the sixth edition The entire text has been streamlined, to make it more concise, contextualized, and student-orientated, while still preserving its passionate voice. Timelines at the beginning of chapters 8 through 15 help plot cause and effect and lend context to important events and eras in Chicano history. “The Map Room” section at the end of the text gives students Web addresses for important maps that trace the migrations of peoples throughout the Americas. Up-to-date references and new sources throughout the text encourage students and professors to engage in further scholarship. Visit us at http://www.ablongman.com Book News Annotation: An updated edition of Acu<~n>a’s college level Chicano history text, providing extensive discussion of the role of race in forming the Chicano identity. Includes new information on early Mexican-American history, and gender issues, with greater attention paid to pre-1812 Mexico and the occupation of Middle America. Annotation �2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Synopsis: Occupied America, designed to accommodate the growing number of Mexican-American or Chicano History courses, is the most comprehensive text in this market. The Sixth Edition of Occupied America has been revised to make the text more user-friendly and student-oriented, while maintaining its passionate voice. back to top Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1: Not Just Pyramids, Explorers, and Heroes Chapter 2: The Occupation of Middle America Chapter 3: A legacy of Hate: The Conquest of Mexico’s Northwest Chapter 4: Remember the Alamo: The Colonization of Texas Chapter 5: Freedom in a Cage: The Colonization of New Mexico Chapter 6: Sonora Invaded: The Occupation of Arizona Chapter 7: California Lost: America for Euroamericans Chapter 8: Immigration, Labor, and Generational Change Chapter 9: The 1920s: Transition Years and Tensions Chapter 10: Mexican American Communities in the Making: The Depression Years Chapter 11: World War II: The Betrayal of Promises Chapter 12: “Happy Days”: Chicano Communities Under Siege Chapter 13: Good-bye, America: The Chicano in the 1960s Chapter 14: The 1970s and 1980s: Beginning the Deconstruction of the Sixties Chapter 15: Becoming a National Minority: 1980—2001 Epilogue Book Notes Index back to top What Our Readers Are Saying Be the first to add a comment for a chance to win! back to top Product Details ISBN: 9780321103307 Subtitle: A History of Chicanos Publisher: Prentice Hall Author: Acuna, Rodolfo Author: Acuuna, Rodolfo Location: New York Subject: History Subject: United States – General Subject: Mexican americans Subject: General History Copyright: 2007 Edition Number: 5 Edition Description: Trade paper Series Volume: cahier no 36 Publication Date: 20061127 Binding: Paperback Grade Level: College/higher education: Language: English Pages: 448 Dimensions: 9.90×7.50x.80 in. 1.77 lbs. back to top Related Subjects

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